7. Maintenance: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE:
OPERATION
Clean under the bottom-
out bumper
Clean shock absorber's
exterior
Check the hoses for leaks
or loosening
Check the shaft for
damage or rust
Check the seal head for
leaks or loosening
Check all mounting nuts
for loosening
Check spherical bearings
Check spring spacers
(crossovers)
Change oil, piston and
wearband, clean interior
parts, check nitrogen
pressure
NOTE: Elka Suspension recommends that you inspect your shock absorbers before
and after each use in order to detect any problems.
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ELKA SUSPENSION INC.
AFTER EACH USE
Yes
Yes
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
Each 6 months or each year, depending on useage
(must be done by our Factory Service Department)
Phone: (450) 655-4855 or 1 800 557-0552
END OF EACH
SEASON
Yes
Yes
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect / Replace
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
ANNUALLY
Yes
Yes
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect / Replace
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
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